market price

noun

: a price actually given in current market dealings

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Regulators note that bullion is typically priced at the market price plus a premium, but those premiums often range from 5% to 10%, according to the CFTC. Jessica Walrack, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026 Extreme discounts relative to competitors are another warning sign, as no legitimate dealer is consistently selling silver below market price — not without a catch, anyway. Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026 The Dangote Refinery’s increasing dominance of the local supply of refined petrol is expanding its role in determining the market price. Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026 While at Wednesday's market price, the sterling silver in the trophy would fetch a little more than $10,000, Tiffany has noted that for the 32 teams competing in the NFL, the trophy is considered priceless. Paul Edward Parker, The Providence Journal, 6 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for market price

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of market price was in the 15th century

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“Market price.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/market%20price. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.

Legal Definition

market price

noun
1
: the price at which a security is currently selling on the market
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